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iPad 3 will have 4G LTE networking — The same source that originally told iMore Apple would be holding their iPad 3 event on March 7 has now let us know that the announcement will include 4G LTE networking. We'd heard previously that 4G LTE would be coming to iOS in 2012 …

Next iPad will be the iPad HD, not the iPad 3 — Apple's next iPad will break with an assumed numbering scheme in favor of promoting its big new feature: the high-definition screen. — We've heard that Apple's next tablet will be called the iPad HD instead of the iPad 3.

Jumio Raises $25M, Turns Webcams Into ID Readers — Jumio, the startup that made it possible to pay via webcam, is announcing a new Series B funding round of $25 million, led by Andreessen Horowitz and including Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin and Match.com founder Peng T. Ong among others.

Square's Sexy Growth Curve — It is easy to be skeptical of Square, which — while very cool — also feels like it must somehow be overhyped. (Why did my local café stop using it? Why don't I ever see it in use? Can it really replace most cash registers? Etc.)

I'm getting sick of the bulls**t — I love the start-up world. I love working with founders and young companies. I love the excitement of working on business ideas that are new and different. I love seeing the success that often comes from this hard work.

Apple and Google to Meet With Senator Over Privacy — Senator Charles E. Schumer, New York Democrat, says Apple and Google have agreed to meet with him to discuss a privacy loophole on smartphones that gives apps unfettered access to people's personal photos.

Apple Sued by Firm in Patent Deal With Microsoft — SAN FRANCISCO—A subsidiary of a company that shares patent-licensing revenue with Microsoft Corp. has sued Apple Inc. for infringement, adding another wrinkle to the ongoing intellectual-property wars among technology giants.

Zynga games platform is now live in beta — Zynga.com's games platform is now live in beta mode — and you can find it here. — The platform is launching with just five Zynga games: CityVille, CastleVille, Hidden Chronicles, Words With Friends and Zynga Poker.

Rolling Up My Sleeves — 6 months ago I walked away from what might be the greatest job ever. I had meaningful work at a place i truly called home. It was a scary decision, but the right one: 14 years had managed to grind me down. I needed to shake things up, but thats easier typed than done with a wife and two kids.

Delta Air Lines offers in-flight shopping on Amazon.com — Delta Air Lines passengers will now be able to shop on Amazon.com from 30,000 feet, using their laptops, smartphones and tablets. — The airline Monday announced a deal with Seattle-based Amazon that will give passengers on Delta …

Video Pre-Roll Advertising: SOLVED — We've all had the experience — we want to watch a video online, but have to watch some useless pre-roll video beforehand. This often frustrates the user, doesn't deliver value to the brand, and reduces the consumer's perception of the publisher.